Heavenly White Cake

April 15, 2014 - 6:44pm

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Summary

Heavenly white cake batter begins as a meringue, creating a very light texture to a delicious cake.

2 3⁄4 c

sifted flour

4 t

Baking Powder

3⁄4 t

Salt

egg whites

1 1⁄2 c

white sugar

3⁄4 c

butter

1 c

Milk

1 t

Vanilla Extract

1 t

almond extract

Measure sifted flour, baking powder, and salt; sift together three times.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually, and continue beating only until meringue will hold up in soft peaks.
Cream butter or margarine.
Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, and cream together until light and fluffy.
Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.
Mix in flavorings.
Add meringue, and beat thoroughly into batter.
Spread batter in a 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan which has been lined on the bottom with parchment paper.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.
Cool cake in pan 10 minutes, then remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.